The Alumni Comments: We know we are only as good as the quality students who graduate from our course and go on to amazing adventures and teaching positions overseas. Our student body comes from all walks of life and various backgrounds. All have the desire to help non-native speakers with English language fluency. TEFL Institute’s certified teachers have an eagerness to travel and see the world. Read what some of our graduates are saying about TEFL Institute! “The course exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend this course to a friend because it is a valuable lifetime investment.” - Jean - Daniel G. 48, Lawrenceville, GA, Northeastern University (MA) “I grew within this course and found out information about myself, my confidence and my ability to teach students.” - Mindy G. 32, Chicago, IL, Michigan State University “The most rewarding part of t his course was teaching in the local school here in Katmandu.” - Anji S. 32, New York, NY “Today, I cannot imagine going out and teaching without all the things I had not known before starting the course, such as learning styles, the different ways and methods of correcting and how to make a lesson plan.” - Katarina Z. 32, London, U.K. “The TEFL course I took allowed me to see a whole new world. I would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to travel internationally. The course covered everything I needed to know.” - Dennis T. 35, Whitestone, NY, Mount St. Vincent “Wanting to experience other cultures and being able to afford it led me down this path. Wanting to experience other cultures and being able to afford it led me down this path. I decided that I am going to put my best foot forward, to be a positive ambassador for my country and culture. This is all I can do to hopefully garner the same outlook from my hosts. This course was invaluable. My friends who are abroad already assured me I did not need it to get a job. I decided to take it anyway, as not to do anyone any injustice with poor instruction. I feel so much more relaxed now, like I actually know what I’m doing. This class gave me the confidence, knowledge and tools I need. I would recommend this course to anyone who plans to teach English in another country.” - John L. 26, Maplewood, NJ, Rutgers University “I learned that people study another language for many different reasons, ranging from simply being able to have a conversation, to being able to read and discuss academic issues in that language. Every bit of the adventure I had in China was well worth the money.” - James B. 22, Sour Lake, TX, University of Texas- Dallas “Had I not taken the course, I wouldn’t have known where to begin and even if I had, I wouldnt have been able to prepare plans to the standard I can now. The class observations were a brilliant way to have some participation in the teacher/student classroom, and I feel were one of the most important aspects of the course.” - Bekah B. 25, Shanghai, China, Brooks Institute of Photography “After taking the course I do feel better prepared to get a better job in a location that I like.” - Charlie G. 21, Evergreen, CO, Colorado School of Mines “The course was very helpful and I am extremely glad that I decided to take it.” - Jennifer R. 28, Avon OH, University of Phoenix “I am leaving Shanghai for Tokyo, and the TEFL certificate will be a wonderful asset in my job hunt there. Not only did I meet new and very nice people, but also the course was in the best place to have classes. I am very happy and proud to have participated in this course, and I know that this is just the beginning of my new career.” - Sui Mei C. 34 “The TEFL course has been brilliant. Ive really enjoyed the classes and am pleased to find out that I like teaching English.” - Jaquelyn Kate C., 23 “Although I have traveled to several parts of the world, the idea of going to China was a unique one. Now that I have been there and finished the course, I am very glad I chose TEFL Institute and Shanghai to finally accomplish my goal. I give thanks to TEFL Institute for the experience of a lifetime, the great teachers they have and the way they handled everything throughout the course. Keep up the good work.” - Danilo R. 42, Everett, MA “Thanks to the TEFL course, Im really excited about teaching and feel that I could teach in a variety of settings, be it businessmen or pre-school children. I feel like it gave me confidence and I can now have a job that’s high in demand anywhere in the world!” - Asya K. 22, Libertyville, IL, University of Wisconsin “The course has given me the confidence to handle any position teaching in Thailand.” - Hector C. Bronx, NY, 38 “A TEFL certificate should be required of all English language teachers.” - Rebecca R. 23, Chicago, IL, Boston University “Had I not taken this course, I would have been lost.” - Bill K. 32, Chicago, IL, DePaul University “I could not imagine trying to teach a class without the skills and knowledge I gained in this course. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in teaching or travel. I also made friends and contacts that I will value for the rest of my life.” - Annie T. 27, Chicago, IL, Evergreen College “My time spent at TEFL Institute has been one of the best experiences I have ever had. The people that I have met, both instructors and classmates, have broadened my perspective and outlook on the world. I would recommend this course for anyone wanting to advance themselves personally and professionally.” - Charlie Sheen K. 24, Fayetteville, AR, University of Arkansas “Although I was terrified on the first day, I am glad I was thrown into it this way. The process has enabled me to tackle teaching right from the start.” - Farzana F. 34, Pickerington, OH, City University of New York “The course was well constructed and met my expectations and I gained insight on how to use the Internet to my advantage.” - Louis M. 52, Baldwin, NY, Embry-Riddle “The course helped me to see from the teacher’s perspective and to consider factors that I may not have learned or discovered on my own.” - Tara D. 25, Stanton, CA, California State University “This course taught some common-sense things that we, (native English speakers) take for granted.” - Maroon 5isa D. 31, Alsip, IL, Trinity University “I feel that taking this course has opened up the WORLD to me (personally and professionally) in a way I hadn’t considered before.” - Felicia H. 36, Chicago, IL, DePaul University “The face-to-face interactions that I had with my students and the feedback that I received from the teacher observing me were invaluable: both will help me to become a better teacher in the future. This course met my expectations given my hesitancy about taking an online course.” - Theresa D. 22, Clare, MI, University of Michigan “I knew that teaching wasn’t an easy job and after taking this course I have a new appreciation for teachers.” - Sarah L. 25, Chula Vista, CA, University of California – San Diego “The TEFL Institute has truly prepared me for the beginning of what will be a wonderful career as an English language instructor.” - Lana H. 29, Downers Grove, IL “I really like how flexible the course is and I feel that I have learned a lot in a short time.” - Meredith F. 30, Chicago, IL, Illinois Wesleyan University “I have taken online courses before in college and I must say this was a pretty user-friendly format.” - Trent M. 25, Chicosci, CA, Chico State University “This was the first time I have ever taken an online course and I have to say that I had a very positive experience overall. I have a degree of confidence now in my abilities whereas before I took this class the idea of teaching EFL did nothing but tie my stomach up in knots.” - Mitchell P. 22, Clayton, NY, Colorado College “We sometimes have the misconception that online courses are easier because you don’t need to attend a physical classroom, but this course had a good amount of work. I knew that teaching wasn’t an easy job and after taking this course I have a new appreciation for teachers.” - Andrew C. 21, St. Louis, MO, Southern Illinois University “After taking this online course, I was definitely proved wrong about the capabilities of online learning. One thing I found very helpful is the fact that if I had any questions about anything, I could always email, call, or send a message to other students and/or my teacher and they would be answered. This kind of support was comforting.” - Michael W. 24, Wilmington, DE “I felt like I wasnt even taking an online class due to the great amount of detail and information that each module entailed.” - Caitlin S. 23, Cathedral City, CA, University of Illinois “Although I am happy to have completed the course, I am almost sad its over. I am sure that this wont be the end of my learning experience.” - Kevin C. 21, Frazier Park, CA “I think that the course works really well at providing people from all over the world with the opportunity to study together and work towards a shared goal, while also working in a full-time job.” - Stefan G.31, Surrey, U.K., Kingston University “All of my classmates have a desire to help others learn the English language. We come from all walks of life and yet we all want to help others improve their lives.” - Tomas A. 50, Lyons, IL “I have a new found respect and awe for what it takes to be a teacher of language - a teacher in general for that matter. Im a newborn in this respect but I feel empowered and ready to begin the journey.” - Tully B. 34, Hilo, HI, Texas A&M “I cant begin to express how much I appreciate the opportunity to meet the people I have in completing work for this course.” - Justin D. 29, Frostburg, MD, Frostburg State University “I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to my friends as a great way to improve their own teaching, or to spend some time overseas having a fantastic experience.” - Michelle Y. 25, Worthington, OH, University of Liverpool “The TEFL Institute course has proven to be a worthwhile and valuable program that I feel has better prepared me to teach English abroad. This has definitely been a challenging, worthwhile, and very enriching experience that I would gladly recommend to anyone who is contemplating teaching English abroad.” - Taiwanda B. 30, Stone Mountain, GA, Alabama Shakes A & M “There are numerous facts, pieces of information, and techniques that I think are valuable and really going to benefit me as an ESL teacher.” - Dayna T. 26, Deerfield, IL, University of Colorado “Having an understanding instructor who serves as a facilitator and guide, who addresses students concerns, and provides valuable insight, feedback, and encouragement helps to make for a successful and meaningful learning experience which is what I have experienced. Being able to review others’ work helped me to see ways to teach certain things and to find out about other resources and information. The material covered in this course is absolutely pertinent to teaching English whether in your native country or abroad.” - Kelly B. 43, Kingston, GA, Southern Union Community Collective Soulge “When I first signed up for the course, I didn’t know how an online course could adequately prepare me for teaching English abroad. I am pleased with the amount of ESL Jobs resources made available to me. I enjoyed this online class FAR MORE than other online classes I’ve taken in the past!” - Alleen W. 24, Pensacola, FL, Florida State University “I had really no idea of what to expect from this experience, but I have found is so very interesting, from the people to the information (content), and even venturing into the world of online learning forum.” - Frank B. 52, Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University “I thought my professor and fellow classmates had a very positive impact on me, and I really appreciate it!” - Debbie C. 28, Lake Zurich, IL, Marquette University
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